Summary
Photograph of a computer programming diagram describing how details of a given computer file are specified in the programming language LISP. LISP is an acronym for list processor, a high-level programming language especially popular for artificial intelligence applications [the branch of computer science concerned with making computers behave like humans]. LISP was developed in the early 1960s by John McCarthy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT].
This is one of a set of photographs of computer structure diagrams and computer programmimg instructions, probably used in the 1970s as aids in teaching computing subjects. The diagrams and instructions relate to several early models and systems of stored program computers dating back as far as the 1950s and including the CSIR Mark 1 (later renamed CSIRAC), the Cirrus, the Atlas, the IBM System/360 , the CDC 6600 System, and the Illiac IV.
Description of Content
Computer programming instructions outlining aspects of the LISP high-level programming language.
Physical Description
Black and white photographic print of computer programming instructions.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Steve & Connie Kormas, 22 Feb 2001
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Format
Photograph, 5 in. x 3½ in., Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
On reverse in black pencil at lower right, Museum Victoria catalogue reference: "MM 68229"; On reverse printed in black ink, photographic paper manufacturer's name: "ILFORD".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
125 mm (Length), 90 mm (Width)
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Keywords
Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computers, Computing
